entrope

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Hooking up Pre/Pro and Tube pre amp
I have an AVM 2 used in HT and 2 channel. I would run the CD to the tube preamp and then the preamp to the direct inputs (5 or six channels available for direct DVD inputs but works fine for any analog signal) on the AVM 20. That way you bypass al... 
Mark Knopfler Recommendations
Notting Hillbillies-"Missing and Presumed having a Good Time" 
B&W Rip-Off
er·satz ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rzäts, r-zäts)adj. Being an imitation or a substitute, usually an inferior one; artificial: ersatz coffee made mostly of chicory. See Synonyms at artificial.The name of the speakers was a clue to the dictionary use... 
need help spending money
Get married, have kids.............. 
Misleading ad titles and prices
I see that on occasion individuals are also doing the misleading ad pricing. I think it is not in keeping with the honorable tenor here at Audiogon. I really don't think these ads even belong on the site. They should reported and remedied rather t... 
Speed bumps as a cause of hearing loss.
Slow down. Has anyone ever been to a chiropractor and been told they are fine, come back in 6 months? 
Anti Cables opinions
Where does one find magnet wire and what distinguishes magnet wire from other wire? 
Floorstander or Sub/Sat
In defense of floor standers:-They are capable of imaging as well as monitors (my Silverline Sonatas do)-No worry or fiddling with bass integration of a sub-No additional expense of a sub-Fewer interconnects (cost and aesthetics)-No sub placement ... 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
I owned a KAV-300i for about 6 months. I really tried to like it but it always came off as sterile. It lacked the warmth I prefer and perhaps what others call "neutral". It did dredge up bass that I did not know was with in my speakers, it was qui... 
Rush fans on the board ??
how can you best "moving pictures"? 
Tyler Acoustic vs. Paradigm
I have owned both and still have the Tyler Taylo Ref Monitors.Tyler-beautiful cabinetsexcellent parts/constructionincredible imaging excellent detailwork well with tubes or SSoutstanding service/supportParadigm-uh-lots of dealersSeriously, we are ... 
I fell victim to a scam
I always inquire of zero feedback members if they will send me the goods and then I send them the payment. The rationale I use is that I have feedback and a reputation they can check but they do not. I have done this successfully on two occasions. 
What would you do?
You did the honorable thing which is a notable characteristic of most members of Audiogon. Feel good about knowing you did the honorable thing. 
Integrated amp shutting down
I am running 2Ci's I just acquired with 75 watts (Electrocompaniet AW-75) and have ample volume with no problems. I suspect the amp or as mentioned a short somewhere. 
Reliability of Cary Audio Products
4+ years with a Cary preamp and never a problem. (Your mileage may vary)